China’s solar installations surged in May, setting a new monthly record as companies rushed to finish projects before the start of new rules that threaten to slash renewable power prices., In May, the nation added an astounding 93 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity, surpassing its previous record of 71 GW set just a few months earlier in December 2024. This surge in installations highlights China’s dominance in the renewable energy sector, as it outpaced all other countries’ total solar installations for the entire year of 2024 , China’s cumulative installed solar capacity has surpassed 1 TW, according to the National Energy Administration (NEA). By the end of May 2025, solar capacity had reached 1.08 TW (1,080 GW), up , China added a record 93 GW of solar power capacity in May 2025, the highest-ever monthly figure. This one-month addition exceeds the cumulative solar installations of many countries. The National Energy Administration reported that China’s electricity consumption in May reached 809.6 TWh, a 4.4% increase year-over-year (YoY). The primary , China's solar installations soared to a new monthly record in May, as developers raced to complete projects ahead of upcoming regulations that could significantly reduce renewable energy prices. , .